Carolyn Hax, author of 'Tell Me About It -- Lying, Sulking, Getting Fat and 56 Other Things Not to Do While Looking for Love,' writes her advice column for The Washington Post. / Gannett

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Dear Carolyn: Do you think I have to disclose to my friends, relatives, dates, etc., that I'm on antidepressants? The medication is likely to change my relationships in some ways (I hope for the better), so I think these people deserve an explanation, but I'm afraid I'm going to feel judged, whether or not anyone is actually judging me. What do you think? -- D.C.

Dear Reader: Friends, no, relatives, no, dates, no . . . until you get to the point where you think things are on a serious, committed path. You should also feel free to tell anyone you trust not to ...